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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson's mind key to success with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2020 06:10 PM EST

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Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree...

FILE - In this Thursday, June 6, 2013 file photo, David Stern, NBA Commissioner, right, and Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner, speak before the start of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat in Miami. David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA's longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. He was 77. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Reaction to the death of former NBA Commissioner David Stern

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 07:21 PM EST

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Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

LA Clippers' Kawhi Leonard drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Wesley Matthews during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Fun Guy: Kawhi Leonard is the AP's male athlete of 2019

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2019 01:05 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 20-15. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Aaron Rodgers set for 24th clash against rival Bears

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 11, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, and New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, right, meet on the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
0 no more: What’s next for 1-win Bengals?

By Joe Kay Dec. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EST

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Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 29, 2019 09:48 AM EST
Nov. 30 1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-13. 1956 — Floyd...

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Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...

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Nov. 28 1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. ...

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Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs’ Mahomes views bye as chance to finally get healthy

By Dave Skretta Nov. 21, 2019 06:51 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Winless Bengals hope to avoid “horror show” vs Steelers

By Joe Kay Nov. 21, 2019 02:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
NFL Notes: Jets' Beachum helps tackle water issues in Newark

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2019 01:24 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs out of the pocket under pressure by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Watson's play has Houston Texans leading AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 07, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles as Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) close in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson's 3 TD passes lead Texans over Raiders 27-24

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this 1936, file photo, Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals swings during a baseball game. (AP Photo/File)
Essay: What is America's game? 3 sports, 3 American eras

By Ted Anthony Oct. 25, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh meets with reporters after a overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Ravens QB Jackson seeks another win against woeful Bengals

By David Ginsburg Oct. 10, 2019 04:46 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT